Research Associate II - Respiratory Viruses & General Lab Operations

Broad Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Broad Institute is seeking a Research Associate II to investigate host interactions with respiratory viruses in vivo, aiming to develop host-directed therapies against pan-respiratory viruses. The role involves designing and performing wet lab experiments and analyzing data in collaboration with scientists on the CISID team.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, contributing to protocols, and sharing findings in team meetings.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a relevant field with 2+ years of research experience is preferred.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
• Hands-on experience with virological and immunological assays.
• Ability to analyze quantitative data and interpret results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct wet lab experiments for host interaction with respiratory viruses.
• Maintain detailed records, protocols, and documentation for the project.
• Collaborate with experimentalists and computational biologists.
• Present results at weekly team meetings and aid in planning.
• Contribute to publications and intellectual property.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

Cellular assay development

Virological and immunological assays

Quantitative data analysis

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree in virology, microbiology, immunology, genetics or related field

Master's degree in related field (optional)

Job description

Description & Requirements

The Hwang laboratory at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate II to join the Center for Integrated Solutions for Infectious Diseases (CISID). The successful candidate will investigate host interaction with respiratory viruses in vivo for the goal of developing host-directed therapy (HDT) against pan-respiratory viruses.

Respiratory viruses represent a major global health burden. The goal of this project is to develop host-directed broad-spectrum anti-viral drugs against respiratory viruses, which can treat infectious diseases from both existing and emerging respiratory viruses. This position will involve participating in designing and conducting wet lab experiments and analyzing data in collaboration with other scientists on our team.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• Work independently and with team members to design and carry out experiments essential to the individual project and the group's collective success.
• Design and execute appropriate independent projects with minimal supervision.
• Support general laboratory management, including maintaining shared reagent stocks, ordering supplies, and ensuring adherence to laboratory safety guidelines.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate experimental schedules, including occasional evening and weekend work as required by time-sensitive assays and animal studies.
• Maintain and share detailed experimental records, documentation, and written protocols with team members.
• Contribute to establishing laboratory protocols and standards for the team.
• Collaborate with a team of experimentalists and computational biologists.
• Attend weekly team meetings to present results and participate in experimental planning.
• Contribute to the generation of publications and intellectual property.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. with 2+ years of research experience or M.S. with 0+ years of experience is highly desired.
• B.S. in virology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Hands-on experience in molecular biology and cellular assay development.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience in virological and immunological assays, characterizing and modulating primary cells from mice in the presence and absence of infection.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis.
• Willingness and flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, when required by ongoing experiments.
• Curiosity in research and creativity in problem-solving.
• A great team member with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt to and effectively manage changes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law.

At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits.

The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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